Third Rail – American
Third Rail pulses with an electric, urban energy, inviting guests into a dimly lit sanctuary where the art of the cocktail takes center stage. From the smoldering, aromatic depth of the Smokeshow to the whimsical, citrus-bright notes of the Yuzu Cute, each inventive pour is a masterclass in balance and flair, making every visit feel like a spirited escape into the heart of the city’s nightlife.
628 20th Street, San Francisco CA 94107 https://thirdrailbarsf.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Third Rail
Dairy-Free at Third Rail
Third Rail in San Francisco has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Red Eye, Mushroom and Spiced Almonds. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Third Rail
Third Rail in San Francisco has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Red Eye, Chicharrones and Spiced Almonds. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Third Rail
Third Rail in San Francisco has 1 halal-tagged dish on its current menu, including Spiced Almonds. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Third Rail
Third Rail in San Francisco has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chicharrones. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Third Rail
Third Rail in San Francisco has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicharrones, Dilly Dally and Strawberry Blonde. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Third Rail
Third Rail in San Francisco has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicharrones, Evil Twin and Dilly Dally. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Third Rail
Third Rail in San Francisco has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chicharrones. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Third Rail
Third Rail in San Francisco has 9 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The Perfect Date, Dragonfly and Evil Twin. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Third Rail
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Thicc Jim | 198 g | 37.1 g |
| Sonoma | 43.8 g | 30.6 g |
| Smokeshow | 41.5 g | 19.9 g |
| Chicharrones | 0 g | 17 g |
| Yuzu Cute | 51.9 g | 16.1 g |
| Smoked Old Fashioned & Char Siu Jerky Pairing | 42.5 g | 12.4 g |
| Dragonfly | 67.4 g | 9.3 g |
| Mushroom | 10.7 g | 8.1 g |
| Third Rail | 74.3 g | 2 g |
| Dilly Dally | 1.7 g | 0.9 g |
| Evil Twin | 14.1 g | 0.8 g |
| Red Eye | 0.5 g | 0.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 2:00 PM - 1:00 AM
- Sunday
- 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the impressive food quality and fresh, crispy textures that define the menu, noting that every dish arrives with a high standard of care. Reviewers highlight the inviting atmosphere and efficient service, praising the space as a vibrant neighborhood addition that leaves a lasting positive impression.
Menu
Cocktails - Shaken
- Third Rail - $16: four roses bourbon, aperitif wine, lemon, honey, orange bitters Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Evil Twin - $16: rayu mezcal, aperitivo, fresh grapefruit, lemon, house-made spicy bitters Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Pawloma - $17: patron silver tequila or ilegal mezcal joven, grapefruit, lime, agave, elderflower, sparkling grapefruit soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Yuzu Cute - $16: bombay sapphire gin, elderflower, yuzu, pineapple, lemon, mint Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal, Lectin-Free
- I Need a Vacation - $16: weber ranch vodka & tito’s vodka, kalamansi, lime, Mexican aperitif, guava, house-made spicy bitters Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Smokeshow - $17: bacardi ocho & ron del barrilito 3 star rum, falernum, cardamom, star anise, lemon, house-made cinnamon bitters, torched cinnamon stick Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Dragonfly - $14: Ritual Zero Proof Tequila, butterfly pea flower, agave, lime, clove Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
Cocktails - Stirred
- The Perfect Date - $18: date-infused angel’s envy bourbon & rye & sons rye blend, sweet & dry vermouths, walnut bitters, house-made cinnamon bitters, smoked orange peel & cherry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Strawberry Blonde - $17: milk-washed strawberry gin, aperitivo, amaro, lemon, vanilla bean, milk Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Dilly Dally - $17: dill-infused meili vodka, reyka vodka, makrut lime aperitif, alpine herbal liqueur, extra dry vermouth, salt, cornichon Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Atkins, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Specials
- Rail Shot - $14: 8oz beer + 1oz shot + .5oz jerky
- Hojichacha - $18: Browned Butter-washed Scotch Blend, Hojicha Syrup, Banana Liqueur, Chocolate & Angostura Bitters, Salted Hojicha Cream, Brûléed Banana Chip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Smoked Old Fashioned & Char Siu Jerky Pairing - $22: Sagamore Rye Whiskey blend, Black Pepper Maple, Cinnamon & Orange Bitters, Smoke paired with Torched Char Siu pork jerky Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
Jerky
- Jerk - $8: beef, allspice, clove, cinnamon, thyme, scotch bonnet chili, cayenne, black pepper, brown sugar Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mighty Meat - $8: beef, pepper, coriander, brown sugar Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Eye - $8: beef, espresso, arbol and morita chili, cumin Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free
- Sonoma - $8: beef, ginger, brown sugar, tamari Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Sriracha - $8: grass-fed smoked beef, sriracha powder, garlic
- Mushroom - $8: shiitake mushrooms, tamari, sake, garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thicc Jim - $8: pork, honey, garlic, cherry, brown sugar, spice blend Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal
Other Snacks
- Spiced Almonds - $6: Nana Joe’s chile-cumin roasted almonds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Soy Free
- Chicharrones - $6: 4505’s original flavor fried pork rinds Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Third Rail
- Is Third Rail dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Third Rail has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Red Eye, Mushroom and Spiced Almonds.
- What can I eat at Third Rail on a dairy-free diet?
- Red Eye, Mushroom and Spiced Almonds carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Third Rail have vegan options?
- Yes. 9 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including The Perfect Date and Dragonfly.
- Is Third Rail gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Third Rail?
- Thicc Jim, at roughly 37.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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